Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-4, School No. 1 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School No. 1's student population of 546 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for a Brighter Future
School Rankings
School No. 1 ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School No. 1 is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
13%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
20%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School No. 1's ranking?
School No. 1 is ranked #67 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School No. 1 often compared to?
School No. 1is often viewed alongside schools like School No. 4, School No. 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 1?
546 students attend School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School No. 1 students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School No. 1?
School No. 1 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 1 offer ?
School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School No. 1 part of?
School No. 1 is part of Fort Lee School District.
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